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TLC · 03-24-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies

Just wanted to give you all an update. The student came to me this morning and told me she had brought the pup to the vet I recommended and that he kept him overnight. The vet told her the pup had parvo.

She is going to return the pup to the pet store. So sad, very sad. She didn't even seem to really care at all.

OH NO....

Please tell her to fight the Petstore to PAY the bills for his treatment...

If she returns the pup, THEY WILL PUT THE PUP TO SLEEP....

megansmomma · 03-24-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies

Just wanted to give you all an update. The student came to me this morning and told me she had brought the pup to the vet I recommended and that he kept him overnight. The vet told her the pup had parvo.

She is going to return the pup to the pet store. So sad, very sad. She didn't even seem to really care at all.

It just makes me sick to think about how that poor little puppy is suffering

He doesn't even have a chance~the pet shop will do NOTHING to save him. Not only that but now there is a pet shop with a parvo outbreak.

I hope that she doesn't take another puppy from this place. Parvo is extremely contagious and they now have a parvo infected store full of puppies.

Just to put this into perspective~this puppy was removed from a puppymill WAY TOO YOUNG, shipped across the country in a big truck full of other puppies taken way too young. Because he was not properly vaccinated prior to being shipped he was exposed to parvo somewhere along the way. He was then taken to this pet shop and sold for BIG money to a teenage girl who has a pocket full of money and makes an impulse buy. Puppy gets sick and she has no knowledge. Puppy turns up sick and diagnosed with parvo. Puppy is returned to his DEATH to the pet shop~cheaper to let his die that to treat him.

Wonder how many other puppies were also infected along the way.

megansmomma · 03-24-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

OH NO....

Please tell her to fight the Petstore to PAY the bills for his treatment...

If she returns the pup, THEY WILL PUT THE PUP TO SLEEP....

She's a teenager so the puppy is just doomed

Jennxling · 03-24-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

She's a teenager so the puppy is just doomed

Sorry, but this statement irritates me. I am a teenager and I know there are other on here that are teenagers as well. Despite that I am a teenager, I take care of my puppies. In fact, my boyfriend is in mid 20's and he DOES NOT take care of the puppies ANY BETTER than I do. Actually, I am the one that make sure they have their shots, microchip, etc. I am not attacking you, but I just felt that the statement you made is quite discriminatory. Not ALL teenagers are as you described, but I agree that MANY are. Please don't take this personal, I just wanted to express my opinion. Thanks.

BellaDonna · 03-24-2010, 11:47 AM

Just the fact that she is just a teenager goes deeper than brain power. I agree that many teenagers may have the heart to take care of a pet and the willingness but even if they do, most do not have a deep pocket to pay for serious vet bills. Sadly she probably spent very big $$ to buy from a pet shop because they are notorious for ripping people off and also notorious for selling sick pets. Once the cute wears off or a pet becomes a liability many times people see them as a stone around their necks and will more than likely turn their backs and walk away.

I think selling live animals from pet stores should be against the law.

Bellasmygirl · 03-24-2010, 11:51 AM

Thats so sad...I could never buy a puppy from a pet store. I feel so
sorry for them when I pass by I try not to look. It just kills me.
Sending prayers for the little one.

Cerise · 03-24-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies

She lives with her boyfriend believe it or not . . .They are both high school seniors . . .so her parents aren't involved at all.

Good GRIEF!!! This explains why she is so heartless. She has no guidance. Unless their parents are deceased, permanently hospitalized, abusive, or homeless they are wrong to have allowed teenagers to be shacking up playing grown up.

capt_noonie · 03-24-2010, 12:05 PM

To the OP, why don't you offer to help this girl with fighting the petshop? I'm sure animal control would be interested to know about the shop with the parvo outbreak. Perhaps you can also try to use this opportunity to teach this young girl an important lesson. At least she took the pup to the vet you recommended, so it doesn't seem like she doesn't want your help.

DvlshAngel985 · 03-24-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

To the OP, why don't you offer to help this girl with fighting the petshop? I'm sure animal control would be interested to know about the shop with the parvo outbreak. Perhaps you can also try to use this opportunity to teach this young girl an important lesson. At least she took the pup to the vet you recommended, so it doesn't seem like she doesn't want your help.

And I'm sorry Jennxling took offense to the teenager comment. You're probably older, if not wiser than most teenagers and it sounds like you try to be responsible. Consider yourself the exception to the rule. BUT, I work with students, most teenagers and I cannot fathom the idea that two are shaking up like adults. I don't think I'm capable and I'm older. I see this "ME" generation just wanting to satisfy their every whim and not thinking ahead. It's what I see and stories like this (and trust me I have more!) pretty much tell you the same thing.

lmperez · 03-24-2010, 06:49 PM

I do agree that most Teens are selfish and not the best to care for a small dog but there are many that are exceptions. After all she did take the dog to the vet that was recommended but probably does not have the funds to pay the additional money required to care for this pup especially after paying high pet shop prices. I feel sorry for this puppy because if she does return him he doesn't stand a chance.
Just wanted to make that I was 17 when I bought my first yorkie. Unfortunantly I did not know better and purchased my Georgie from a backyard breeder. He was alittle roached back but other than that he weighed 6.5 lbs and looked very much like a yorkie. He was the best little dog around, He was smart, easy to train and the love of my life. I lost him at the age of 16. I was responsible for all of his vet bills and his daily care. It taught me a lot of responsibilty.

Mom2TwoYorkies · 03-25-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

To the OP, why don't you offer to help this girl with fighting the petshop? I'm sure animal control would be interested to know about the shop with the parvo outbreak. Perhaps you can also try to use this opportunity to teach this young girl an important lesson. At least she took the pup to the vet you recommended, so it doesn't seem like she doesn't want your help.

She didn't pop in to see me today with an update. I did offer my help to her, but she said that it was all worked out with the pet store and that all she had to do was provide them the bills from the vet and they would reimburse her and that her boyfriend's mother was already calling the manager. So, I put it out there for her, but honestly, I don't think she gives a hoot. She had no intention on bringing that puppy to a vet at all. All she was concerned about was how much $$ she'd have to pay for treatment. I'm happy I talked her into it though and glad she got a diagnosis . . .

capt_noonie · 03-25-2010, 02:18 PM

Well, you tried, that's all you can do I guess. Hopefully the pup will not be put down, and maybe, just maybe, in the future she will think twice about buying from a pet shop.

You said you worked at her HS, are you a teacher? Or maybe you can try to talk to some teachers and see if they can put some puppymill awareness (videos or something) into the lesson plan one of these days. People hear about them, but usually not until they see videos do they really get it. I dunno, just a thought.

Mom2TwoYorkies · 03-25-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Well, you tried, that's all you can do I guess. Hopefully the pup will not be put down, and maybe, just maybe, in the future she will think twice about buying from a pet shop.

You said you worked at her HS, are you a teacher? Or maybe you can try to talk to some teachers and see if they can put some puppymill awareness (videos or something) into the lesson plan one of these days. People hear about them, but usually not until they see videos do they really get it. I dunno, just a thought.

I'm a secretary to one of the assistant principals. There is a group at school for abandoned/abused animals that was started up this year which is good, but honestly, this girl is only concerned about how "cute" puppies are and really has no idea on the care, love an expense that goes along with it. Hopefully, she has learned something from this, but I highly doubt it.

capt_noonie · 03-25-2010, 02:48 PM

well we can just hope the pup gets better. You tried you best. What a selfish girl

03-24-2010, 11:47 AM	#20
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	Just the fact that she is just a teenager goes deeper than brain power. I agree that many teenagers may have the heart to take care of a pet and the willingness but even if they do, most do not have a deep pocket to pay for serious vet bills. Sadly she probably spent very big $$ to buy from a pet shop because they are notorious for ripping people off and also notorious for selling sick pets. Once the cute wears off or a pet becomes a liability many times people see them as a stone around their necks and will more than likely turn their backs and walk away. I think selling live animals from pet stores should be against the law. __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!

03-24-2010, 11:51 AM	#21
Bellasmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: White House,TN Posts: 158	Thats so sad...I could never buy a puppy from a pet store. I feel so sorry for them when I pass by I try not to look. It just kills me. Sending prayers for the little one. __________________ Bella's My Girl!!!

03-24-2010, 12:05 PM	#23
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	To the OP, why don't you offer to help this girl with fighting the petshop? I'm sure animal control would be interested to know about the shop with the parvo outbreak. Perhaps you can also try to use this opportunity to teach this young girl an important lesson. At least she took the pup to the vet you recommended, so it doesn't seem like she doesn't want your help. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

03-25-2010, 02:18 PM	#27
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Well, you tried, that's all you can do I guess. Hopefully the pup will not be put down, and maybe, just maybe, in the future she will think twice about buying from a pet shop. You said you worked at her HS, are you a teacher? Or maybe you can try to talk to some teachers and see if they can put some puppymill awareness (videos or something) into the lesson plan one of these days. People hear about them, but usually not until they see videos do they really get it. I dunno, just a thought. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

03-25-2010, 02:48 PM	#29
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	well we can just hope the pup gets better. You tried you best. What a selfish girl __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

03-24-2010, 06:49 PM	#25
lmperez YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 600	I do agree that most Teens are selfish and not the best to care for a small dog but there are many that are exceptions. After all she did take the dog to the vet that was recommended but probably does not have the funds to pay the additional money required to care for this pup especially after paying high pet shop prices. I feel sorry for this puppy because if she does return him he doesn't stand a chance. Just wanted to make that I was 17 when I bought my first yorkie. Unfortunantly I did not know better and purchased my Georgie from a backyard breeder. He was alittle roached back but other than that he weighed 6.5 lbs and looked very much like a yorkie. He was the best little dog around, He was smart, easy to train and the love of my life. I lost him at the age of 16. I was responsible for all of his vet bills and his daily care. It taught me a lot of responsibilty.